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Borthwick news: 2017

International Digital Preservation Day

Friday 24 November 2017

The 30th November is the first International Digital Preservation Day.


December closures

Wednesday 8 November 2017

If you’re planning on visiting us across November, December and the festive season, please be aware of the following closures.


Eric James and the Founding of the University of York

Wednesday 1 November 2017

"From a green field site and no staff, he inspired the evolution of a University." In our latest publication, Allen Warren writes about Eric James and his vision for education.


August searchroom closures

Thursday 10 August 2017

The main searchroom will be closed or have limited opening across two days in August.


Work Experience Placements

Tuesday 6 June 2017

The Borthwick Institute for Archives has an opportunity for University of York students interested in buildings history to work in a stimulating and fast-paced environment.


Searchroom Closure

Tuesday 2 May 2017

On the afternoon of Monday 22 May the main searchroom will be closed for a general staff meeting.


THELMA Award shortlisting

Wednesday 12 April 2017

The Library and The Borthwick Institute for Archives have been shortlisted for Outstanding Library Team in the Times Higher Education Leadership & Management (THELMA) Awards.


Yorkshire Wildlife Trust catalogue released

Tuesday 28 March 2017

You can now search the online catalogue of the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust archive


Easter and May searchroom closures

Monday 6 March 2017

The main searchroom will be closed across several days for Easter break and the May bank holidays.


Work Experience Placements

Thursday 23 February 2017

The Borthwick Institute for Archives has an opportunity for University of York students interested in buildings history to work in a stimulating and fast-paced environment.


Searchroom closure

Friday 20 January 2017

On the afternoon of Monday 13 February the main searchroom will be closed for a general staff meeting.